yes, i need to build a shaving horse first. that is my plan. i was up in vermont a few years back visiting a carpenter friend in the northern kingdom. she took me up this mountain where one of her friends was residing in a wigwam with his girlfriend. sadly they weren't home but his shaving horse and his homemade tools were all outside. i was definitely awestruck by the beauty of his craftmanship and it inspired me to get into hand hewing. i would definitely be into talking more with you on the topic. could use all the help i can get. the timber framer i am working under is very little help and the least excited about my project. let me know the best way to communicate. --gabriel